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petr View Member Profile	Jul 28 2014, 01:19 PM
Jul 28 2014, 01:19 PM	Learning Roadie Posts: 97 Joined: 15-September 11 From: Czech	Hi guys, I have reached the end point with the nut for octave adjustment but the tone is still too high. How this can be solved, would new strings help? tx Petr You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

klasaine View Member Profile	Jul 28 2014, 06:25 PM
Jul 28 2014, 06:25 PM	GMC:er Posts: 4.552 Joined: 30-December 12 From: Los Angeles, CA	I'm assuming you mean that the intonation is still 'sharp' on the strings where the bridge saddles are adjusted all the way back(?). New strings may help. What's the make and model of the guitar? You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- - Ken Lasaine https://soundcloud.com/klasaine2/foolin-the-clouds https://soundcloud.com/klasaine2/surfin-at-the-country-hop Soundcloud assorted ... https://soundcloud.com/klasaine3 New record ... http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/kenlasaine Solo Guitar ... https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXZh...5iIdO2tpgtj25Ke Stuff I'm on ... https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXZh...b-dhb-4B0KgRY-d

petr View Member Profile	Jul 28 2014, 09:55 PM
Jul 28 2014, 09:55 PM	Learning Roadie Posts: 97 Joined: 15-September 11 From: Czech	QUOTE (klasaine @ Jul 28 2014, 06:25 PM) I'm assuming you mean that the intonation is still 'sharp' on the strings where the bridge saddles are adjusted all the way back(?). New strings may help. What's the make and model of the guitar? Yes exactly, it is still sharp. It is Gibson LP You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

Sensible Jones View Member Profile	Jul 29 2014, 12:27 PM
Jul 29 2014, 12:27 PM	GMC:er Posts: 7.277 Joined: 2-January 09 From: London-ish. UK.	Hi Petr, Can you take a closer picture of the saddle that you're talking about please? From that picture I'm guessing that you're talking about your 'G' string? You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- I'd rather have a full Bottle in front of me than a full Frontal Lobotomy!!

petr View Member Profile	Jul 31 2014, 10:24 AM
Jul 31 2014, 10:24 AM	Learning Roadie Posts: 97 Joined: 15-September 11 From: Czech	Hi Jones, yes you are right, it is the G string. Also the E string is on the end but this one has the correct pitch. I will change the strings and will see. tx Petr QUOTE (Sensible Jones @ Jul 29 2014, 12:27 PM) Hi Petr, Can you take a closer picture of the saddle that you're talking about please? From that picture I'm guessing that you're talking about your 'G' string? You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

waynedcoville View Member Profile	Jul 31 2014, 12:31 PM
Jul 31 2014, 12:31 PM	GMC:er Posts: 199 Joined: 17-March 12 From: New York	my advice is to take it to a licensed luthier, ask him to adjust your intonation, and ask him to let you watch. adjusting the saddles can be tricky without enough experience. by watching him do it, you'll have a better understanding of the component parts of your guitar. good luck to you. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Carvin 6 string bass (walnut neck and body w/burl maple top) Carvin 5 string AE fretless bass(mahogany neck and body w/ quilt maple top) Dean 8 string bass Danelectro BassVI Washburn 5 string acoustic bass Hartke HA3500 w/ 4-10x1-15 BBE Sonic Maximizer Zoom B9.1ut / Crybaby Monster cables

Sensible Jones View Member Profile	Jul 31 2014, 03:51 PM
Jul 31 2014, 03:51 PM	GMC:er Posts: 7.277 Joined: 2-January 09 From: London-ish. UK.	QUOTE (petr @ Jul 31 2014, 10:24 AM) Hi Jones, yes you are right, it is the G string. Also the E string is on the end but this one has the correct pitch. I will change the strings and will see. tx Petr Hi Petr, I'd definitely recommend changing the strings first and make sure they are well stretched in! Whilst you have the strings off screw the saddle back to the other side of the Bridge and use that as your starting point. When adjusting the intonation on these types of bridges a small 1/4 - 1/2 a turn can make a big difference as you have a shorter scale neck. Keep checking with a Tuner, your open string, then fretted at the 12th fret and then the 12th fret Harmonic, all three should ring a true G. If you're not too confident of doing it then I'd suggest taking it to your local repair guy/Tech. If you take your time and move the saddle by small increments each time you should be fine! You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- I'd rather have a full Bottle in front of me than a full Frontal Lobotomy!!

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